“If you want to obtain the secrets of such wonderful techniques, drill yourself, harden yourself, undergo severe training, abandon body and mind; follow this course for years and you will naturally reach the profoundest levels. To know if water is hot or cold you must taste it yourself.” – Yamaoka Tesshu

If you've ever yearned to feel more confident in self-defense, this upcoming workshop facilitated by 4 Rings Tactical Instructors Maya Fliegel and Vajra Granelli is a wonderful opportunity to take a deep dive into the unique and transformative HERA method.

When training in Jiu-Jitsu, you might find yourself feeling like someone is quite literally choking the life out of you, but then realizing that you can still breathe and that it’s ok; there is a little bit of space to work with – a tiny little gap. Recognizing that gap becomes key. The gap in Jiu-Jitsu manifests as a physical gap, but it is also a mental gap. A moment of clear seeing, a moment of being able to relax and let go of the idea of having to hold on so hard and fight so desperately; and understanding that you are going to be ok. That experience is applicable on the mat but anywhere in life.